Windoze 7
On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:31:12 -0300, Clark Morris wrote: >While I am still going through the joys of replacing an XP computer >with a powerful documentation-free ACER computer (quad core with >hyperthreading, terabyte hard drive, Blue Ray reader and 4 USB ports >on the top with 1 or 2 E-sata ports in back), most of the applications >have reinstalled with little or no problem. Quicken 2006 won't print >reports because of a missing PDF driver but otherwise is OK. Upward >compatibility seems decent. Hmmm - I wonder how long that will last. I have a laptop with pretty near those specs. Win7 (Ultimate 64) is a pile of rubbish - locks up continually. Plenty of hits on the web. No answer. Linux, even driving 6 "cores" 100%, runs fine - a bit warm, but never locked up yet. It should be noted I only bought this for some Linux scheduler testing, so no major issue for me - might be for others. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
Odd - I have Windows 7 64bit ultimate on a Lenovo laptop and have not had any lock-up issues. Some oddities with the Screen saver, and the network adapters, but no lock-ups. YMMV. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Shane Ginnane wrote: > On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:31:12 -0300, Clark Morris wrote: > > >While I am still going through the joys of replacing an XP computer > >with a powerful documentation-free ACER computer (quad core with > >hyperthreading, terabyte hard drive, Blue Ray reader and 4 USB ports > >on the top with 1 or 2 E-sata ports in back), most of the applications > >have reinstalled with little or no problem. Quicken 2006 won't print > >reports because of a missing PDF driver but otherwise is OK. Upward > >compatibility seems decent. > > Hmmm - I wonder how long that will last. > I have a laptop with pretty near those specs. Win7 (Ultimate 64) is a pile > of rubbish - locks up continually. Plenty of hits on the web. No answer. > Linux, even driving 6 "cores" 100%, runs fine - a bit warm, but never > locked > up yet. It should be noted I only bought this for some Linux scheduler > testing, so no major issue for me - might be for others. > > -- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html > -- Mark Pace Mainline Information Systems 1700 Summit Lake Drive Tallahassee, FL. 32317 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
I have Win7 on a Dell XPS 435 and can't get it to stop going to sleep. Changed all the Power options to DON'T DO ANYTHING, but it still wants to close anything that is open and force me to re-enter my password. This is on 64-bit Premium Home edition. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Pace Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:36 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 Odd - I have Windows 7 64bit ultimate on a Lenovo laptop and have not had any lock-up issues. Some oddities with the Screen saver, and the network adapters, but no lock-ups. YMMV. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Shane Ginnane wrote: > On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:31:12 -0300, Clark Morris wrote: > > >While I am still going through the joys of replacing an XP computer > >with a powerful documentation-free ACER computer (quad core with > >hyperthreading, terabyte hard drive, Blue Ray reader and 4 USB ports > >on the top with 1 or 2 E-sata ports in back), most of the applications > >have reinstalled with little or no problem. Quicken 2006 won't print > >reports because of a missing PDF driver but otherwise is OK. Upward > >compatibility seems decent. > > Hmmm - I wonder how long that will last. > I have a laptop with pretty near those specs. Win7 (Ultimate 64) is a pile > of rubbish - locks up continually. Plenty of hits on the web. No answer. > Linux, even driving 6 "cores" 100%, runs fine - a bit warm, but never > locked > up yet. It should be noted I only bought this for some Linux scheduler > testing, so no major issue for me - might be for others. > > -- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html > -- Mark Pace Mainline Information Systems 1700 Summit Lake Drive Tallahassee, FL. 32317 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
I have a laptop with pretty near those specs. Win7 (Ultimate 64) is a pile of rubbish - locks up continually. Plenty of hits on the web. No answer. Linux, even driving 6 "cores" 100%, runs fine - a bit warm, but never locked up yet. It should be noted I only bought this for some Linux scheduler testing, so no major issue for me - might be for others. Oh no, please... We are all grown-up here, so please no more (annoying) Windows vs. Linux Flamewar Bye, Michael -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
That may not be a power management issue, but a security policy setting. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Norman Hollander on DesertWiz Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 I have Win7 on a Dell XPS 435 and can't get it to stop going to sleep. Changed all the Power options to DON'T DO ANYTHING, but it still wants to close anything that is open and force me to re-enter my password. This is on 64-bit Premium Home edition. NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
Care to elaborate. And I didn't read into anything that was flaming Linux. I'm certainly an advocate for Linux on System z. Anyway, I did not set any Policy; it is a brand new desktop. But it may have been something Dell built in. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Hal Merritt Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:19 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 That may not be a power management issue, but a security policy setting. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Norman Hollander on DesertWiz Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 I have Win7 on a Dell XPS 435 and can't get it to stop going to sleep. Changed all the Power options to DON'T DO ANYTHING, but it still wants to close anything that is open and force me to re-enter my password. This is on 64-bit Premium Home edition. NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Windoze 7
Can't speak to how Win7 works, but in XP, the path is CONTROL PANEL> ADMISTRATIVE TOOLS> LOCAL SECURITY SETTINGS. Poke around in those settings. I found one that was titled: 'Amount of idle time required before suspending session'. You might also find some 'suspending' options that control blowing away applications before suspend. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Norman Hollander on DesertWiz Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 12:41 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 Care to elaborate. And I didn't read into anything that was flaming Linux. I'm certainly an advocate for Linux on System z. Anyway, I did not set any Policy; it is a brand new desktop. But it may have been something Dell built in. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Hal Merritt Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:19 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 That may not be a power management issue, but a security policy setting. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Norman Hollander on DesertWiz Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Windoze 7 I have Win7 on a Dell XPS 435 and can't get it to stop going to sleep. Changed all the Power options to DON'T DO ANYTHING, but it still wants to close anything that is open and force me to re-enter my password. This is on 64-bit Premium Home edition. NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
